Is “All Along the Watchtower” the ultimate cover? In part two of their Jimi Hendrix deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack his best-selling single. They compare it to Bob Dylan’s original, explore the track’s groundbreaking studio experimentation, and explain how Hendrix’s left-handed playing helped shape his unmistakable sound. Plus, find out what happens when a very intoxicated Brian Jones wanders into the recording session.
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=01e0354a65b9460b
Songs Discussed:
“All Along the Watchtower” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Stars On 45” - Stars On 45
“Spanish Castle Magic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Little Wing” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Like A Rolling Stone” - Bob Dylan
“All Along the Watchtower” - Bob Dylan
“Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne
“Crosstown Traffic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze"
This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY kick off a two-part deep dive into Jimi Hendrix’s legacy, starting with the track that put him on the map—“Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They unpack the countercultural movement of 1967 that launched Hendrix into stardom and explore how he fused blues and psychedelic rock into something entirely his own. Plus, LUXXURY reveals the one thing every guitarist gets wrong about the song.
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=f6500a0063d949a3
Songs Discussed:
“Purple Haze” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Strawberry Fields Forever” - The Beatles
“Light My Fire” - The Doors
“Somebody to Love” - Jefferson Airplane
“To Sir With Love” - Lulu
“The Letter” - The Box Tops
“Ode To Billie Joe” - Bobbie Gentry
“Testify, Pts. 1 & 2” - The Isley Brothers
“House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals
“Hey Joe” - The Leaves
“Hey Joe” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Foxey Lady” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
“Hold It” - Bill Doggett
“Taxman” - The Beatles
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Lil Wayne's “A Milli” with Bangladesh
Grammy-winning producer Bangladesh joins Diallo and LUXXURY to break down his iconic beat for Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and his signature style behind hits like “What’s Your Fantasy,” “Diva,” and “Bossy.” Bangladesh dives into his unconventional approach to sampling, his melodic use of the 808, and the concepts woven into his production.
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One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=cd1d952c8c1a42f5
Songs Discussed:
“A Milli” - Lil Wayne
“Ho” - Ludacris
“What’s Your Fantasy” - Ludacris feat. Shawna
“Bossy” - Kelis feat. Too $hort
“Cannon” - Lil Wayne, Dxtroit Red, Willie the Kid, Freeway & Juice
“Lemonade” - Gucci Mane
“I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire Mix)” - A Tribe Called Quest
“6 Foot 7 Foot” - Lil Wayne feat. Corey Gunz
“Hip Hop Hooray” - Naughty By Nature
“Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” - Outkast
“Many Men (Wish Death)” - 50 Cent
“Come Clean” - Jeru The Damaja
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Change feat. Luther Vandross "Searching"
You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song,
Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross
into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days
singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the
Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated
vocals.
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fea71c7e24294487
Songs Discussed:
“Luther” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
“Searching” - Change feat. Luther Vandross
“If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn
“If This World Were Mine” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
“A House Is Not a Home” - Luther Vandross
“Young Americans” - David Bowie
“Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” - Luther Vandross
“Fascination” - David Bowie
“Foot Stomping - Part 1” - The Flares
“Fame” - David Bowie
“Le Freak” - Chic
“I Want Your Love” - Chic
“Everybody Dance” - Chic
“I’m A Man” - The Spencer Davis Group
“I’m A Man” - Macho
“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” - Steam
“Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies
“Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” - Ohio Express
“Man In The Mirror” - Michael Jackson
“That’s What Friends Are For” - Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder
“The Glow of Love” - Change
“Yakety Yak” - The Coasters
“Body Language” - Queen
“Juice” - Eva Shaw & DillanPonders
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Patrice Rushen's "Remind Me" with Patrice Rushen
One Song is closing out our celebration of Black Music Month with award-winning musician and composer Patrice Rushen. Alongside LUXXURY and Diallo, Patrice delves into her musical foundation and creative process that shaped her beloved 1982 classic “Remind Me.”
One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=e2023fe26fc7497a
Songs Discussed:
“Remind Me” - Patrice Rushen
“Forget Me Nots” - Patrice Rushen
“Number One” - Patrice Rushen
“Take Your Time” - Heavy D & the Boyz
“Fallin’ In Love” - Faith Evans
“I Need You Tonight” - Junior M.A.F.I.A.
“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” - Sly & The Family Stone
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” - Stevie Wonder
“Speak Like A Child” - Herbie Hancock
“As” - Stevie Wonder
“Doing It To Death” - The J.B.’s
“I Feel For You” - Prince
“I Wanna Be Your Lover” - Prince
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On each episode of ONE SONG, friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s 'South Side' and IFC’s 'Sherman’s Showcase') and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Music Producer & TikTok creator) will hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this.